A nurse is teaching a client about advance directives. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.“I will have a nurse witness the signing of my living will.” B.“I can make changes to my living will even after I sign it.” C.“I should choose a family member as […]
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A nurse walks into the nurses’ station and sees several staff members looking at the electronic medical record for a celebrity client on another unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?A.Remind the staff members that this is a breach of confidentiality. B.Discuss the issue with the nurse manager. C.Request that an
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that the slope of a wheelchair ramp be no greater than 1:12. Which of the following is the minimum length of a ramp needed to provide access to a door that is 5.2 feet above the sidewalk? A.52 feet B.148 feet C.32.2 feet D.62.4 feet The correct answer
The nurse is preparing to administer ear drops to an adult client.Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?. A.Avoid applying pressure to the tragus of the ear B.Pull the pinna upward and backward. C.Don sterile gloves to instill the medication. D.Chill the otic solution prior to administration. The correct answer and
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A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who delivered vaginally 8 hr ago. Exhibit 1. Nurses’ Notes. 0700:. Exhibit 2. Breasts soft, nipples intact. Uterus palpated firm, midline, and at level of umbilicus. Moderate amount of lochia rubra. Episiotomy site well approximated with mild edema and ecchymosis. Client reports pain as 2 on a scale
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-1/3, -0.6, -1.5, -7/3. Of the numbers listed above, which number is the greatest? A.-0.6 B.-7/3 C.-1/3 D.-1.5 The correct answer and Explanation is : Let’s compare the four numbers: (-\frac{1}{3}, -0.6, -1.5, -\frac{7}{3}). Step 1: Convert all numbers to decimal form for easier comparison: Now, the numbers are: Step 2: Compare the numbers When
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The nurse is caring for a child with hypoparathyroidism who demonstrates a carpal spasm when pressure is applied to the upper arm. Which laboratory value should the nurse review? A.Potassium. B.Chloride. C.Sodium. D.Calcium. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. Calcium. The child demonstrating a carpal spasm when pressure is
A client whose first child was delivered by cesarean section is 20 weeks pregnant with her second child and wishes to have a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). What information is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to obtain? A.Client’s intent regarding breastfeeding of the newborn. B.The type of uterine incision used for previous
A nurse is providing care to a patient with hepatitisA.Monitoring pregnant women closely for signs of fulminant hepatitis. B.Administering hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) to exposed contacts. C.Educating the patient about the benefits of hepatitis C vaccine. D.Advising the patient to avoid sexual contact until cleared of infection. E.Which intervention should the nurse prioritize? The correct
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A nurse is collecting data from an infant. Which of the following sites is the most reliable location to check the infant’s pulse? A.Apical B.Dorsalis pedis C.Temporal D.Carotid The correct answer and Explanation is : The most reliable site to check an infant’s pulse is the apical pulse (Option A). Explanation: The apical pulse is
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